Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Los Angeles | Las Vegas | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 21°C (70°F) | 21°C (70°F) | Tie |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 9°C (48°F) | 9°C (48°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 5 days | 3 days▲ | Las Vegas |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 56 mm | 17 mm▲ | Las Vegas |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 11h/day | 11h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 70% | 65%▲ | Las Vegas |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h▲ | 17 km/h | Los Angeles |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Las Vegas edges ahead as the better destination in March. Las Vegas offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 3 rain days, while Los Angeles sees 11 sunshine hours and 5 rain days.
Los Angeles sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Las Vegas is also comfortable at 21°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Las Vegas is the stronger choice in March.
Los Angeles reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.
Las Vegas averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
Los Angeles receives approximately 56 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Las Vegas sees 17 mm over 3 rain days. That makes Las Vegas the drier option by 2 rain days and 39 mm of total precipitation.
Humidity also differs: Los Angeles averages 70% while Las Vegas sits at 65%. Los Angeles will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.
Highs of 21°C, lows of 9°C, 5 rain days
Highs of 21°C, lows of 9°C, 3 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen. These items are useful in either destination during March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Los Angeles | Las Vegas | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 19°C | 5d | 14°C | 4d |
| Feb | 20°C | 6d | 17°C | 5d |
| Mar | 21°C | 5d | 21°C | 3d |
| Apr | 24°C | 3d | 26°C | 2d |
| May | 25°C | 2d | 31°C | 1d |
| Jun | 28°C | 0d | 37°C | 1d |
| Jul | 31°C | 0d | 39°C | 2d |
| Aug | 32°C | 0d | 38°C | 2d |
| Sep | 31°C | 1d | 34°C | 1d |
| Oct | 28°C | 2d | 27°C | 2d |
| Nov | 23°C | 2d | 19°C | 2d |
| Dec | 19°C | 5d | 13°C | 3d |
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